Stories from Belgorod · Russia

A Ukrainian radio source indicated that attacks are occurring in other regions within Belgorod. Drones are reportedly flying into Russia's Belgorod and Kursk regions, with a journalist describing this as a problem for local governors and residents.

The situation in Russia's Belgorod region has "cardinally changed," with residents no longer relying on federal authorities, the Kremlin, or federal television channels for support.

Organizers of festive events in Belgorod warned residents that traditional large-scale celebrations would not take place.

Victory Day celebrations in Belgorod are being held in a special mode due to the ongoing special military operation. Rocket and drone attacks activate around these festive days. Organizers had previously warned Belgorod residents that traditional large-scale celebratory events would not take place this year, similar to previous years. The governor of the Belgorod region has been absent for a month, according to a source. Previously, the governor was seen as representing authority and caring for residents, being under rocket attacks, blackouts, and drone attacks.

Prosecutors estimate the assets of the RusAgra holding company involved in the case are valued at 550 billion rubles.

The CNR Voice of China reported on the latest news regarding the Hunan Liuyang fireworks factory explosion incident, which occurred on May 4th at 4 PM. The cause and nature of the explosions are currently under investigation.

The United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict visited the Belgorod region, according to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Russian media reports suggest Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov may be offered the post of Russian Ambassador to Abkhazia. The proposal was reportedly discussed by presidential administration sources and published by Vedomosti newspaper.

A passenger bus was struck in the Belgorod region, resulting in at least three deaths and eight injuries. Three people were killed and eight others injured in an Ukrainian strike targeting a minibus in Belgorod, Russia. The regional governor announced the casualties following the incident. The strike occurred during Russia's celebrations of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Two people were injured during a Ukrainian military attack on a social facility in the Belgorod region. The strike occurred following reports of drone activity in the area. In the Novgorod region, approximately 15,000 residents were successfully reconnected to the electricity grid following severe weather. Governor Vyacheslav Glotkov reported drone attacks on Belgorod, including strikes on Borisovka and the villages of Krasny Ruk and Oktyabrsky. Drone operators reportedly targeted residential sectors rather than military objects. The attacks caused damage to civilian infrastructure, according to the source. A drone attack in the village of Borisovka, Balakonevsky District, killed one man and injured four others, according to regional governor Chislav Gladkov. Russian authorities reported intercepting and destroying drones in the Belgorod and Kursk regions, Crimea, and over the Black Sea.